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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,915

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,161

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $6,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,600 $64,950
Base Invoice $49,686 $59,935
4LT Equipment Group 11,495  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,350
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
4LT Equipment Group 10,116  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,756  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,230
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 15,340 8,945
Options (change) 13,500 8,140
Destination 975 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $70,915 $76,420
Total Invoice $64,161 $70,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,215
Model Year20122008
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$70,915$76,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,915$72,930
Total Invoice$64,161$70,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,161$67,376

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelCorvette3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,224

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelCorvette3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length174.6 in180.6 in
Width72.6 in70.2 in
Height49.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.012.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested645076%
Total Not Requested206524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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